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| − | '''Kake-dachi''', the '''hook stance''' is a [[Transitional stance|transitional stance]], used to setup 180° turns or spin kicks. Other karate | + | '''Kake-dachi''', the '''hook stance''' is a [[Transitional stance|transitional stance]], used to setup 180° turns or spin kicks. Other karate styles may refer to this a kosa-dachi, or crossing stance. |
| − | In a proper hook stance, the front foot remains flat on the ground and bears 90% of your bodyweight, with the knee slightly bent. The rear foot “hooks” the supporting ankle (thus, the name), and rests 45° outside and behind it. The rear heel is raised, so only the toes and the ball of the foot contact the ground. The rear foot only carries 10% of your bodyweight. | + | In a proper hook stance, the front foot remains flat on the ground and bears 90% of your bodyweight, with the knee slightly bent. The rear foot “hooks” the supporting ankle (thus, the name), and rests 45° outside and behind it. The rear heel is raised, so only the toes and [[Koshi|the ball of the foot]] contact the ground. The rear foot only carries 10% of your bodyweight. |
Phrased differently, stand in a [[Cat stance|cat stance]] and turn 180° towards your supporting leg. | Phrased differently, stand in a [[Cat stance|cat stance]] and turn 180° towards your supporting leg. | ||
[photo of hook stance from the front and side.] | [photo of hook stance from the front and side.] | ||
| − | + | 'Do not remain in a hook stance for any prolonged time,'' since your balance can be easily compromised from this position. Hook stance is a necessary evil; any time you need to turn around, there will be a brief moment spent in a hook stance. | |
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Revision as of 23:41, 9 February 2020
Kake-dachi, the hook stance is a transitional stance, used to setup 180° turns or spin kicks. Other karate styles may refer to this a kosa-dachi, or crossing stance.
In a proper hook stance, the front foot remains flat on the ground and bears 90% of your bodyweight, with the knee slightly bent. The rear foot “hooks” the supporting ankle (thus, the name), and rests 45° outside and behind it. The rear heel is raised, so only the toes and the ball of the foot contact the ground. The rear foot only carries 10% of your bodyweight.
Phrased differently, stand in a cat stance and turn 180° towards your supporting leg.
[photo of hook stance from the front and side.]
'Do not remain in a hook stance for any prolonged time, since your balance can be easily compromised from this position. Hook stance is a necessary evil; any time you need to turn around, there will be a brief moment spent in a hook stance.
